Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications
| NETWORK | |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| LAUNCH | |
| Announced | 2024, October 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 25 |
| BODY | |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP54, dust and splash resistant |
| DISPLAY | |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| PLATFORM | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| MEMORY | |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| COMMS | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| BATTERY | |
| Type | 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| MISC | |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Models | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| SAR EU | 0.38 W/kg (head), 0.94 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 225.00 / € 205.59 / £ 165.00 / ₹ 18,999 |
| TESTS | |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 824 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, launched in October 2024, offers a compelling mix of features for an affordable price. It supports 5G connectivity and runs on Android 14 with up to six years of major updates, which is ideal for long-term usability. The phone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, providing a bright, smooth viewing experience, especially with its 800 nits peak brightness.
Under the hood, the Galaxy A16 5G comes with either the Exynos 1330 or MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, expandable via microSD. The triple-lens rear camera setup features a 50MP main sensor, a 5 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro lens, while the 13 MP front camera handles selfies. Both cameras capture 1080p video, supported by gyro-EIS for smoother footage.
For durability, the Galaxy A16 5G is IP54-rated for dust and splash resistance. It includes a 5000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, delivering decent battery life. With side-mounted fingerprint authentication, NFC (region-dependent), and various colors, this phone offers great value at around ₹18,999 (approx. $225).
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